With force and arms. When man breaks into another's close vi et armis, he may be opposed force by force, for there is no time to request him to go away. 2. These words are universally inserted in a writ of trespass, because they point out that the act has been done with force, and they are technical words to designate this offence. … [Read more...] about VI ET ARMIS
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VICE CRIME
A crime involve an immoral or bad act, e.g. prostitution and drug crimes. … [Read more...] about VICE CRIME
VIA
cart-way, which also includes a foot-way and a horse-way. Vide Way. Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal Definition Latin: In the civil law. Way; a road; a right of way. The right of walking, riding, and driving over another's land. Inst. 2, 3, pr. A species of rural servitude, which included iter (a footpath) and actus, (a driftway.) In old English law. A way; a public road; a … [Read more...] about VIA
VETERA STATUTA
The name of vetera statuta, ancient statutes, has been given to the statutes commencing with Magna Charta, and ending with those of Edward II. This is a Latin word signifying, I forbid. … [Read more...] about VETERA STATUTA
VIA ANTIQUA VIA EST TUTA
Latin, meaning The old way is the safe way. … [Read more...] about VIA ANTIQUA VIA EST TUTA